13 Signs of a Healthy Orchid: Buying New Orchids or Evaluating Your Own Care

[@ritabaynes8916]

Thank you for amazing information. I love orchids and am challenged to see them healthy, full and beautiful!!! I look forward to following your channel. 😊 Happy blossoming 🌸💖🎉😊 Sincerely, R.B.

[@pamhalko3962]

By the way I am a new subscriber and I love all the info you provide for getting your Orchids to bloom❣️

[@cindycasperson3173]

I am new to your channel. Your information is presented very well, your voice clarity and body language express your love of these beautiful plants. Thank you.

[@maryhay5082]

Thank you for your excellent videos. The information is so helpful! I bought my first Phal in December 2021 at Trader Joe's. It has a double spike and it's in bark medium. All the buds, except for one opened and all the flowers are still in bloom! I have another one that I bought at a home improvement store that has not done well. Half of the buds just didn't open and a few of the flowers have died. Its in a moss medium and the pot is for regular plants. I will report it soon.

[@RenaLassiter-yj1zi]

You have so much information on orchids!!! I love it❤

[@SamSreyKhmerMichigan]

I love your lady slipper, I just ordered 1, love your videos too.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Kiki, Thank you! I think lady slipers are my favorite orchid so far and I find them easier to care for than Phals (but that'sjust my opinion). This one has been in bloom since November, one flower every 2 weeks.

[@saltlifegull4091]

wow, excellent video! Thanks so much. Subscriber from Florida.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Leah, Thanks for watching. I appreciate it.

[@lorain27]

Thank you so much for sharing this🥰🥰🥰

[@laurencelhoest9420]

I love your videos! You are thorough and very skilled at explaining. I would not be surprised if you were a teacher....:-)

[@Orchideria]

Hi Laurence, Yes, I actually am a teacher. 😊 Thank you for your comment. I really appreciate it.

[@susigmage7354]

Great vedio. I'm a new comer to your chanal. learning how to take care of the orchids. Thanks for sharing

[@Orchideria]

Hi Susi, Thank you for commenting. :)

[@FortuneCookieMeditation]

Hi Amanda, I really enjoy your videos and learned a lot already. Subscribed to your channel twice. Thanks

[@Orchideria]

Hi Fortune Cookie Meditation, Thank you! I appreciate it.

[@FortuneCookieMeditation]

@@Orchideria twice, I meant from two different accounts. lol🤪

[@siuit]

new subscriber here I've been collecting some orchids for now there ups and downs but I really want to learn this magnificent plant

[@Orchideria]

Hi John. You can do it! Thanks for subscribing. I appreciate it.

[@jimmyabella4859]

Thnx for the nice information.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Jimmy. I'm glad it helped.

[@TiaSnoozy805]

Really excited about the journal:)

[@Orchideria]

Hi Tia, Thank you for the comment and the support! 😊

[@barbaraleibowitz3564]

I was watching your sphag and bag method when you talked about putting a cup with moss in bag and putting in the rootless orchid without touching, but I would like it so much more if you would do more demonstrating

[@Orchideria]

Hi Barbara. I totally agree. After I edited it, I realized I talked a lot.

[@thepeacemaker3584]

Thanks for the great advice again. Remember the keiki that sprouted leaves with no roots (still attached to the mother)i commented on?? It sprouted a flower spike to and its now about 5 inches long..almost in bloom, finally sprouted beautiful green roots,.the other keiki that accidently broke off same plant sprouted leaves and TWO flower spikes after i put it in moss..no roots at the time but am starting to see roots now. Its in moss AND bark now. Its gonna live!!!. So if someone says u have a keiki with no roots..dznt mean it will die, it might just produce leaves and 2 flower spikes then roots. Also, that mother plant that has the keiki still attached also has 2 flower spikes, almost a foot long now ea... Fxn to bloom any day.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Peacemaker, amazing! I'm so happy for you! That keiki sure is strong.

[@thepeacemaker3584]

@@Orchideria thats what im thinking to lol..a healthy lil plant! Thanks for responding, just wanted to update u on it. Im going to mount the keiki in a hanging wooden box when the roots get bigger. Have a great day!

[@atanuphukon228]

Great video, thank you.

[@Orchideria]

Thank you, Atanu.

[@sandiesorchids9387]

Most of my Phals flower for at least 6 months but, my very first Phal flowered for a year and a half before the first flower dropped. I guess that is what got me into growing orchids....Lol

[@Orchideria]

Hi Sandie, wow, 1.5 years!!! I can't get my Phals to bloom that long. For me, it's usually around 4 months. The temperature fluctuates way too much in my home office for that.

[@Rinsuki]

Yes. My orchids bloom for 6 months too. Longest for me is my one orchid, she held her flowers for a whole year. I was like when are you going to rest? I grow mine without medium. I just soak my orchid once a weak in weak fertilizer and that is it.

[@suecollis9388]

Hi Amanda, I have 2 Phals (burgundy colour). The buds on both have started to open, but they have been like that for months. Is there anything I can give them to open?

[@RosesAreForever1871]

I repotted my orchid into a much bigger pot is this a problem?

[@paulamilano8723]

Have you used a moisture meter? If you have, which one do you recommend? Thank you.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Paula, I only had one in the terrarium but I was not pleased, so I prefer to not even mention it. I'm open to suggestions too.

[@brendajones4678]

I have 2 orchard that have no Ariel roots. Advice please

[@Orchideria]

Hi Brenda, It's not really a problem if the orchid doesn't have aerial roots. It may mean that it's fine in the substrate that it's potted in. So no worries there.

[@kathyjurek8183]

Hi Amanda So glad I found your tutorial video s .I have broblem with a Catalya that has lost a number of roots left. The plant is still green .What can I do to save it? You're really knowledgeable.

[@Orchideria]

Hi Kathy, Thank you so much for watching. I appreciate it.

[@terrystunesnance1547]

How do you keep your leaves so clean...what do you use? And your videos are so helpful ive sent then to others with questions already...thank you!!

[@Orchideria]

Hi Terry, Thank you for the comment. I appreciate it. 🙏 I haven't made a video about cleaning leaves yet, but I have written an article about it. You can read it here: orchideria.com/clean-orchid-leaves/ .There are 7 ways that can be used to wipe the mineral deposits off, some work better than others.

[@terrystunesnance1547]

@@Orchideria thank you!!💞

[@traveladdict4344]

Could you help me please, I have moved my orchid from bark into water culture over a week ago, I only have a few roots which are green with a bit of blackish but feels firm, the main concern is my leaves are starting to droop not sure what am doing wrong, how long will it take for me to understand if my orchid is adapting to water culture?

[@Orchideria]

Hi Zainab, Usually orchids will show signs in a month or so if they are adapting well or not. The first few weeks are really a testing game because they need time to react and find their new equilibrium with the water and air. The blackish spots worry me though. I'd leave it another week and if the leaves don't start to plump up, then I'd change it. If the black spots weren't there, I wouldn't be so worried and leave it to adapt a little longer.

[@sandrad2597]

Oh lord..im scared. I got 3 orchids as gifts this year and have been trying my best for around 4 months now. All of them were in bad shape...according to videos. Now I have new blooms but they aren't popping

[@Orchideria]

Hi Sandra, If they have new blooms then you are on the right track. Orchids take an extremly long time to react and grow. I have an upcoming video in que about bud blast. It describes what might be happening if the buds are forming but not opening, and falling off from there.On the other hand, If they just are forming but taking a long time to open, then no worries. That's the way its supposed to be.

[@sandrad2597]

@@Orchideria thank you!

[@wagimansvenn1995]

One more sign and that is, if your phal. Has at last 7 or more healty leaves

[@Orchideria]

Hi Wagiman, Thanks for adding that. There is an old wife's tale that says that you should have one Phal leaf for every 10% humidity level. Since most Phals like 50-70% humiidty, that means 5 to 7 leaves. I'm not sure if that was ever proven or if it just remains a tale.

[@evarene07]

I have no problem taking orchids out of that plastic sheath to inspect the plant, the roots...

[@Orchideria]

Hi Eva, I sure learned my lesson. No promotion is too good to overlook the condition of the orchid. Thanks for commenting. :)

[@pamhalko3962]

Have you ever heard of soaking the roots of your Phal in Coca Cola to get rid of tiny bugs in the pot ?